1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 200 kg more than 1997 Mazda RX-7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1240 mm |